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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 341.85 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 341.85 and 182.65 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 341.85 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/341.85 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 341.85 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 62,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,438.90/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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