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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.34, 319.92 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.34, 319.92 and 183.20 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.34 : 319.92 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.34/319.92 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.34x = 319.92 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.34x = 58,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609.34/232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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