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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.73 and 184.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.73 and 184.83 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.73 = 184.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.73 = 184.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.73 × 184.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 59,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,650.19/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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