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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 349.15 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 349.15 and 181.24 is: 271.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 349.15 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/349.15 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 349.15 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 63,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,279.95/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.90

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