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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.03, 346.20 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.03, 346.20 and 182.40 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.03 : 346.20 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.03/346.20 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.03x = 346.20 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.03x = 63,146.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,146.88/231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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