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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.48, 348.18 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.48, 348.18 and 184.60 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.48 : 348.18 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.48/348.18 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.48x = 348.18 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.48x = 64,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,274.03/232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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