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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.30, 320.52 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.30, 320.52 and 134.02 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.30 : 320.52 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.30/320.52 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.30x = 320.52 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.30x = 42,956.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,956.09/232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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