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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.43, 322.37 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.43, 322.37 and 184.66 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.43 : 322.37 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.43/322.37 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.43x = 322.37 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.43x = 59,528.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.84/233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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