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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.49, 322.15 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.49, 322.15 and 184.22 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.49 : 322.15 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.49/322.15 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.49x = 322.15 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.49x = 59,346.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346.47/233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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