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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.26, 321.63 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.26, 321.63 and 184.25 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.26 : 321.63 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.26/321.63 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.26x = 321.63 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.26x = 59,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,260.33/233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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