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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.84, 320.22 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.84, 320.22 and 183.36 is: 253.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.84 : 320.22 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.84/320.22 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.84x = 320.22 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.84x = 58,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715.54/231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.26

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