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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 317.99 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 317.99 and 183.62 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 317.99 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/317.99 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 317.99 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 58,389.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,389.32/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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