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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 339.24 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 339.24 and 183.15 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 339.24 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/339.24 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 339.24 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 62,130.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,130.11/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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