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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.01, 322.92 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.01, 322.92 and 184.27 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.01 : 322.92 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.01/322.92 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.01x = 322.92 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.01x = 59,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,504.47/234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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