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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 339.58 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 339.58 and 183.50 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 339.58 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/339.58 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 339.58 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 62,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314.49/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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