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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 322.19 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 322.19 and 184.51 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 322.19 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/322.19 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 322.19 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 59,447.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,447.28/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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