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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 313.80 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 313.80 and 181.26 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 313.80 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/313.80 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 313.80 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 56,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,879.39/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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