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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.80 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.80 and 178.50 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.80 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.80 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.80 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 57,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,619.80/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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