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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 320.75 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 320.75 and 132.89 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 320.75 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/320.75 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 320.75 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 42,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,625.60/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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