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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 321.16 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 321.16 and 183.36 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 321.16 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/321.16 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 321.16 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 58,887.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,887.90/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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