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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 313.68 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 313.68 and 183.48 is: 253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 313.68 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/313.68 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 313.68 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 57,554.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554.01/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.23

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