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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.33, 319.57 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.33, 319.57 and 184.64 is: 255.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.33 : 319.57 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.33/319.57 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.33x = 319.57 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.33x = 59,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006.11/231.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.07

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