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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 314.40 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 314.40 and 184.24 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 314.40 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/314.40 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 314.40 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 57,925.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,925.06/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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