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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 341.48 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 341.48 and 183.90 is: 275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 341.48 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/341.48 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 341.48 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 62,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,798.17/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.36

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