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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.24, 341.64 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.24, 341.64 and 182.68 is: 273.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.24 : 341.64 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.24/341.64 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.24x = 341.64 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.24x = 62,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,410.80/228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.44

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