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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.25, 349.41 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.25, 349.41 and 181.62 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.25 : 349.41 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.25/349.41 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.25x = 349.41 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.25x = 63,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459.84/233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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