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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.16, 348.81 and 187.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.16, 348.81 and 187.59 is: 280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.16 : 348.81 = 187.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.16/348.81 = 187.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.16x = 348.81 × 187.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.16x = 65,433.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,433.27/233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.64

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