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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.79, 318.54 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.79, 318.54 and 184.23 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.79 : 318.54 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.79/318.54 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.79x = 318.54 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.79x = 58,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,684.62/230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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