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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.89 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.89 and 184.95 is: 255.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.89 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.89 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.89 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 59,718.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,718.51/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.53

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