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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.99, 321.47 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.99, 321.47 and 186.46 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.99 : 321.47 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.99/321.47 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.99x = 321.47 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.99x = 59,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,939.91/232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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