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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.52, 349.56 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.52, 349.56 and 187.44 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.52 : 349.56 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.52/349.56 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.52x = 349.56 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.52x = 65,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,521.53/233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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