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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.71 and 132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.71 and 132.81 is: 183.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.71 = 132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.71 = 132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.71 × 132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 42,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,593.50/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.28

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