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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 311.69 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 311.69 and 184.48 is: 254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 311.69 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/311.69 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 311.69 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 57,500.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,500.25/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.37

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