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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 321.71 and 186.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 321.71 and 186.62 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 321.71 = 186.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/321.71 = 186.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 321.71 × 186.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 60,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,037.52/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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