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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.16, 347.86 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.16, 347.86 and 183.22 is: 274.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.16 : 347.86 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.16/347.86 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.16x = 347.86 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.16x = 63,734.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,734.91/232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.53

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