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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.28, 346.90 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.28, 346.90 and 183.68 is: 274.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.28 : 346.90 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.28/346.90 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.28x = 346.90 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.28x = 63,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,718.59/232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.32

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