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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 321.86 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 321.86 and 183.51 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 321.86 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/321.86 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 321.86 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 59,063.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,063.61/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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