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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.20, 348.57 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.20, 348.57 and 184.14 is: 276.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.20 : 348.57 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.20/348.57 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.20x = 348.57 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.20x = 64,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,185.68/232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.42

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