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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.38, 320.49 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.38, 320.49 and 177.12 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.38 : 320.49 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.38/320.49 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.38x = 320.49 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.38x = 56,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,765.19/232.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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