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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.82, 314.46 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.82, 314.46 and 184.26 is: 254.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.82 : 314.46 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.82/314.46 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.82x = 314.46 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.82x = 57,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,942.40/227.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.33

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