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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.67, 349.11 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.67, 349.11 and 181.41 is: 272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.67 : 349.11 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.67/349.11 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.67x = 349.11 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.67x = 63,332.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,332.05/232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.20

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