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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.83 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.83 and 181.05 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.83 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.83 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.83 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 58,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.89/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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