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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.47, 320.82 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.47, 320.82 and 134.27 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.47 : 320.82 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.47/320.82 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.47x = 320.82 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.47x = 43,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074.90/232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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