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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.34, 346.24 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.34, 346.24 and 185.18 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.34 : 346.24 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.34/346.24 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.34x = 346.24 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.34x = 64,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,116.72/230.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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