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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.48, 322.24 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.48, 322.24 and 178.11 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.48 : 322.24 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.48/322.24 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.48x = 322.24 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.48x = 57,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,393.55/233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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