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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 322.20 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 322.20 and 183.63 is: 253.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 322.20 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/322.20 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 322.20 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 59,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164.90/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.50

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