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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.96 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.96 and 183.36 is: 274.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.96 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.96 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.96 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 62,335.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,335.07/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.70

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