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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 322.16 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 322.16 and 181.08 is: 249.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 322.16 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/322.16 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 322.16 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 58,335.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,335.83/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.81

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