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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.56, 321.35 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.56, 321.35 and 183.83 is: 254.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.56 : 321.35 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.56/321.35 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.56x = 321.35 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.56x = 59,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,071.24/232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.00

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