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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 313.10 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 313.10 and 183.67 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 313.10 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/313.10 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 313.10 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 57,506.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,506.06/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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