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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.33, 344.82 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.33, 344.82 and 184.57 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.33 : 344.82 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.33/344.82 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.33x = 344.82 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.33x = 63,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,643.43/230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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