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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 350.22 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 350.22 and 184.72 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 350.22 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/350.22 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 350.22 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 64,692.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,692.64/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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