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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.26, 348.81 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.26, 348.81 and 183.66 is: 275.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.26 : 348.81 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.26/348.81 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.26x = 348.81 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.26x = 64,062.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,062.44/232.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.82

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