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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.87, 350.24 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.87, 350.24 and 182.07 is: 272.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.87 : 350.24 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.87/350.24 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.87x = 350.24 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.87x = 63,767.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767.29/233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.67

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