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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.76, 323.88 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.76, 323.88 and 182.32 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.76 : 323.88 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.76/323.88 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.76x = 323.88 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.76x = 59,049.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,049.80/234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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