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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.35, 320.68 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.35, 320.68 and 132.76 is: 183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.35 : 320.68 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.35/320.68 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.35x = 320.68 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.35x = 42,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,573.48/232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.23

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