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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 318.31 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 318.31 and 184.11 is: 253.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 318.31 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/318.31 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 318.31 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 58,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,604.05/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.92

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