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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.98, 321.50 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.98, 321.50 and 183.80 is: 253.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.98 : 321.50 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.98/321.50 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.98x = 321.50 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.98x = 59,091.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,091.70/232.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.63

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