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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 323.16 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 323.16 and 181.38 is: 250.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 323.16 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/323.16 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 323.16 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 58,614.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,614.76/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.62

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