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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.50 and 181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.50 and 181.36 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.50 = 181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.50 = 181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.50 × 181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 58,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,488.60/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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