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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 323.01 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 323.01 and 185.10 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 323.01 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/323.01 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 323.01 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 59,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,789.15/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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