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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.48, 340.08 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.48, 340.08 and 184 is: 276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.48 : 340.08 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.48/340.08 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.48x = 340.08 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.48x = 62,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,574.72/226.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.29

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