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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.55, 346.61 and 185.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.55, 346.61 and 185.51 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.55 : 346.61 = 185.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.55/346.61 = 185.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.55x = 346.61 × 185.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.55x = 64,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,300.95/231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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