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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 320.86 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 320.86 and 134.22 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 320.86 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/320.86 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 320.86 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 43,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,065.83/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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