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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.36, 351.18 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.36, 351.18 and 186.48 is: 279.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.36 : 351.18 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.36/351.18 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.36x = 351.18 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.36x = 65,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,488.05/234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.43

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