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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.93, 323.06 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.93, 323.06 and 185.16 is: 255.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.93 : 323.06 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.93/323.06 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.93x = 323.06 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.93x = 59,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,816.86/233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.71

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