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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 313.08 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 313.08 and 183.34 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 313.08 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/313.08 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 313.08 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 57,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,398.52/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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