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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.42, 322.54 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.42, 322.54 and 184.68 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.42 : 322.54 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.42/322.54 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.42x = 322.54 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.42x = 59,566.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,566.23/233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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