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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.81, 321.72 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.81, 321.72 and 184.08 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.81 : 321.72 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.81/321.72 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.81x = 321.72 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.81x = 59,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222.22/232.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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