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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.40, 322.44 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.40, 322.44 and 181.14 is: 250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.40 : 322.44 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.40/322.44 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.40x = 322.44 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.40x = 58,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,406.78/233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.24

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