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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.64 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.64 and 134.12 is: 185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.64 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.64 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.64 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 43,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004.24/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.04

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