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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.66 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.66 and 183.18 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.66 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.66 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.66 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 62,218.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,218.92/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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