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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 349.04 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 349.04 and 184.07 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 349.04 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/349.04 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 349.04 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 64,247.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,247.79/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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