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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.30, 349.38 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.30, 349.38 and 182.03 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.30 : 349.38 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.30/349.38 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.30x = 349.38 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.30x = 63,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,595.89/233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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