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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 337.56 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 337.56 and 184.98 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 337.56 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/337.56 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 337.56 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 62,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,441.85/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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