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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.32, 320.52 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.32, 320.52 and 132.72 is: 183.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.32 : 320.52 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.32/320.52 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.32x = 320.52 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.32x = 42,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,539.41/232.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.11

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