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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.31, 339.69 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.31, 339.69 and 183.48 is: 275.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.31 : 339.69 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.31/339.69 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.31x = 339.69 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.31x = 62,326.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,326.32/226.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.40

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