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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 311.79 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 311.79 and 184.55 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 311.79 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/311.79 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 311.79 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 57,539.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,539.29/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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