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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 323.63 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 323.63 and 185.11 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 323.63 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/323.63 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 323.63 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 59,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,907.15/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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