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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.36, 348.36 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.36, 348.36 and 184.48 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.36 : 348.36 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.36/348.36 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.36x = 348.36 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.36x = 64,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,265.45/232.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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