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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 350.01 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 350.01 and 185.64 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 350.01 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/350.01 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 350.01 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 64,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,975.86/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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