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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.07 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.07 and 187.16 is: 258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.07 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.07 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.07 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 60,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,276.08/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.04

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