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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 350.03 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 350.03 and 182.05 is: 272.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 350.03 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/350.03 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 350.03 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 63,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,722.05/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.92

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