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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.49, 322.89 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.49, 322.89 and 185.21 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.49 : 322.89 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.49/322.89 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.49x = 322.89 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.49x = 59,802.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,802.46/234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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