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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.49, 348.77 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.49, 348.77 and 181.23 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.49 : 348.77 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.49/348.77 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.49x = 348.77 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.49x = 63,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,205.71/232.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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