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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.81, 346.22 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.81, 346.22 and 182.75 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.81 : 346.22 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.81/346.22 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.81x = 346.22 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.81x = 63,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,270.79/230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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