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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 312.48 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 312.48 and 182.72 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 312.48 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/312.48 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 312.48 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 57,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,096.35/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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