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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.76, 322.26 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.76, 322.26 and 184.56 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.76 : 322.26 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.76/322.26 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.76x = 322.26 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.76x = 59,476.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,476.31/233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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