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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.70, 349.28 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.70, 349.28 and 181.89 is: 273.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.70 : 349.28 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.70/349.28 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.70x = 349.28 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.70x = 63,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,530.31/232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.02

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