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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.88, 344.89 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.88, 344.89 and 185.32 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.88 : 344.89 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.88/344.89 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.88x = 344.89 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.88x = 63,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,912.36/230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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