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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 313.82 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 313.82 and 183.31 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 313.82 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/313.82 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 313.82 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 57,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,525.43/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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