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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 337.56 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 337.56 and 184.97 is: 276.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 337.56 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/337.56 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 337.56 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 62,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438.47/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.26

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