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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.38, 353.34 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.38, 353.34 and 184.08 is: 276.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.38 : 353.34 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.38/353.34 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.38x = 353.34 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.38x = 65,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,042.83/235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.33

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