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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 313.85 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 313.85 and 183.46 is: 253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 313.85 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/313.85 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 313.85 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 57,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,578.92/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.43

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