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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 320.58 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 320.58 and 134.06 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 320.58 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/320.58 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 320.58 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 42,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,976.95/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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