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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.99, 323.96 and 185.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.99, 323.96 and 185.85 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.99 : 323.96 = 185.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.99/323.96 = 185.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.99x = 323.96 × 185.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.99x = 60,207.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,207.04/234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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