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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 339.80 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 339.80 and 183.12 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 339.80 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/339.80 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 339.80 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 62,224.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,224.18/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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