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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 324.07 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 324.07 and 185.79 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 324.07 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/324.07 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 324.07 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 60,209.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,209.72/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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