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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 342.01 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 342.01 and 182.31 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 342.01 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/342.01 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 342.01 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 62,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351.84/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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