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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.27, 322.25 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.27, 322.25 and 181.02 is: 250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.27 : 322.25 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.27/322.25 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.27x = 322.25 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.27x = 58,332.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332.79/233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.07

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