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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.19, 344.57 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.19, 344.57 and 184.02 is: 275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.19 : 344.57 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.19/344.57 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.19x = 344.57 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.19x = 63,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,408.53/230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.46

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