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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.23, 319.23 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.23, 319.23 and 184.45 is: 254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.23 : 319.23 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.23/319.23 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.23x = 319.23 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.23x = 58,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882.54/231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.65

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