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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.44, 320.68 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.44, 320.68 and 134.18 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.44 : 320.68 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.44/320.68 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.44x = 320.68 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.44x = 43,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,028.84/232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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