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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.62, 322.23 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.62, 322.23 and 183.76 is: 253.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.62 : 322.23 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.62/322.23 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.62x = 322.23 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.62x = 59,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,212.98/233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.46

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