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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.30, 350.88 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.30, 350.88 and 183.03 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.30 : 350.88 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.30/350.88 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.30x = 350.88 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.30x = 64,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,221.57/234.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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