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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.08, 319.28 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.08, 319.28 and 184.83 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.08 : 319.28 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.08/319.28 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.08x = 319.28 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.08x = 59,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,012.98/231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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