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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.24, 339.20 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.24, 339.20 and 183.68 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.24 : 339.20 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.24/339.20 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.24x = 339.20 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.24x = 62,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,304.26/226.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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