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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.43, 320.90 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.43, 320.90 and 183.15 is: 252.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.43 : 320.90 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.43/320.90 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.43x = 320.90 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.43x = 58,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.92/232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.86

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