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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.22, 320.74 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.22, 320.74 and 183.74 is: 253.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.22 : 320.74 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.22/320.74 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.22x = 320.74 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.22x = 58,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,930.70/232.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.78

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