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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.46, 320.72 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.46, 320.72 and 185.68 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.46 : 320.72 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.46/320.72 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.46x = 320.72 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.46x = 59,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549.56/232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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