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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.26, 324.47 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.26, 324.47 and 182.81 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.26 : 324.47 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.26/324.47 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.26x = 324.47 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.26x = 59,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,316.36/235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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