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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.86, 322.62 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.86, 322.62 and 184.66 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.86 : 322.62 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.86/322.62 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.86x = 322.62 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.86x = 59,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,575.01/233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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