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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.40, 320.84 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.40, 320.84 and 182.64 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.40 : 320.84 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.40/320.84 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.40x = 320.84 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.40x = 58,598.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,598.22/232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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