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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.38, 351.22 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.38, 351.22 and 185.75 is: 278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.38 : 351.22 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.38/351.22 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.38x = 351.22 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.38x = 65,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,236.89/234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.34

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