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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.30, 352.38 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.30, 352.38 and 184.03 is: 275.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.30 : 352.38 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.30/352.38 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.30x = 352.38 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.30x = 64,848.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,848.49/235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.60

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