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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.75, 321.12 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.75, 321.12 and 183.47 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.75 : 321.12 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.75/321.12 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.75x = 321.12 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.75x = 58,915.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,915.89/232.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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