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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.65, 318.37 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.65, 318.37 and 184.35 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.65 : 318.37 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.65/318.37 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.65x = 318.37 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.65x = 58,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690.25/230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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