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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.31, 323.76 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.31, 323.76 and 185.58 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.31 : 323.76 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.31/323.76 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.31x = 323.76 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.31x = 60,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,083.38/234.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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