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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.84, 322.62 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.84, 322.62 and 184.68 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.84 : 322.62 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.84/322.62 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.84x = 322.62 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.84x = 59,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,581.46/233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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