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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 322.20 and 184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 322.20 and 184.71 is: 254.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 322.20 = 184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/322.20 = 184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 322.20 × 184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 59,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,513.56/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.34

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