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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.96, 347.52 and 186.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.96, 347.52 and 186.33 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.96 : 347.52 = 186.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.96/347.52 = 186.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.96x = 347.52 × 186.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.96x = 64,753.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,753.40/231.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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