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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 350.28 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 350.28 and 185.67 is: 278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 350.28 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/350.28 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 350.28 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 65,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,036.49/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.15

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