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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 314.04 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 314.04 and 183.54 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 314.04 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/314.04 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 314.04 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 57,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,638.90/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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