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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 318.15 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 318.15 and 184.07 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 318.15 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/318.15 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 318.15 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 58,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.87/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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