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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.64, 320.96 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.64, 320.96 and 134.40 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.64 : 320.96 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.64/320.96 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.64x = 320.96 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.64x = 43,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,137.02/232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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