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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 350.34 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 350.34 and 182.08 is: 273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 350.34 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/350.34 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 350.34 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 63,789.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789.91/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.33

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