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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 338.95 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 338.95 and 182.98 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 338.95 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/338.95 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 338.95 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 62,021.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021.07/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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