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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 313.07 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 313.07 and 183.47 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 313.07 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/313.07 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 313.07 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 57,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,436.47/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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