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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.83, 322.94 and 182.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.83, 322.94 and 182.00 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.83 : 322.94 = 182.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.83/322.94 = 182.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.83x = 322.94 × 182.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.83x = 58,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,773.47/233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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