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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.10, 348.75 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.10, 348.75 and 184.50 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.10 : 348.75 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.10/348.75 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.10x = 348.75 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.10x = 64,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,344.38/233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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