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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.34 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.34 and 185.62 is: 255.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.34 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.34 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.34 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 59,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,460.58/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.86

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