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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.20, 322.14 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.20, 322.14 and 184.69 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.20 : 322.14 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.20/322.14 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.20x = 322.14 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.20x = 59,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,496.04/233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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