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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.83, 346.33 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.83, 346.33 and 185.55 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.83 : 346.33 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.83/346.33 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.83x = 346.33 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.83x = 64,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263.03/230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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