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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 348.97 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 348.97 and 182.12 is: 272.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 348.97 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/348.97 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 348.97 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 63,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,554.42/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.07

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