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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 311.96 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 311.96 and 184.67 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 311.96 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/311.96 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 311.96 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 57,610.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610.11/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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