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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.29, 338.93 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.29, 338.93 and 185.79 is: 278.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.29 : 338.93 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.29/338.93 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.29x = 338.93 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.29x = 62,971.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,971.89/226.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.27

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