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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 322.07 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 322.07 and 184.38 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 322.07 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/322.07 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 322.07 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 59,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382.34/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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