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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.96, 346.56 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.96, 346.56 and 185.48 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.96 : 346.56 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.96/346.56 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.96x = 346.56 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.96x = 64,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,279.95/230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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