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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.26, 323.41 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.26, 323.41 and 184.37 is: 254.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.26 : 323.41 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.26/323.41 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.26x = 323.41 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.26x = 59,626.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,626.28/234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.53

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