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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 319.37 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 319.37 and 184.62 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 319.37 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/319.37 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 319.37 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 58,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,962.09/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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