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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.24, 321.98 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.24, 321.98 and 186.46 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.24 : 321.98 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.24/321.98 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.24x = 321.98 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.24x = 60,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,036.39/233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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