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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 321.93 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 321.93 and 184.21 is: 254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 321.93 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/321.93 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 321.93 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 59,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,301.92/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.06

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