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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.83, 324.32 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.83, 324.32 and 183 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.83 : 324.32 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.83/324.32 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.83x = 324.32 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.83x = 59,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,350.56/234.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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