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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.86, 324 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.86, 324 and 185.66 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.86 : 324 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.86/324 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.86x = 324 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.86x = 60,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,153.84/234.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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