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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.16, 343.01 and 183.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.16, 343.01 and 183.07 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.16 : 343.01 = 183.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.16/343.01 = 183.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.16x = 343.01 × 183.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.16x = 62,794.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,794.84/228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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