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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.31, 321.09 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.31, 321.09 and 173.99 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.31 : 321.09 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.31/321.09 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.31x = 321.09 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.31x = 55,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,866.45/232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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