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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.25, 347.54 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.25, 347.54 and 183.07 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.25 : 347.54 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.25/347.54 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.25x = 347.54 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.25x = 63,623.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,623.74/232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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