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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.32 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.32 and 183.38 is: 253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.32 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.32 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.32 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 57,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,640.00/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.07

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