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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 315.26 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 315.26 and 184.75 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 315.26 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/315.26 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 315.26 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 58,244.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,244.29/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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