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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.76, 348.60 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.76, 348.60 and 184.52 is: 276.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.76 : 348.60 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.76/348.60 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.76x = 348.60 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.76x = 64,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,323.67/232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.35

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