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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.68, 349.20 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.68, 349.20 and 184.80 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.68 : 349.20 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.68/349.20 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.68x = 349.20 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.68x = 64,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,532.16/232.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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