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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.22 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.22 and 181.12 is: 249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.22 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.22 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.22 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 58,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,360.49/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.66

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