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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.32, 315 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.32, 315 and 184.64 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.32 : 315 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.32/315 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.32x = 315 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.32x = 58,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,161.60/228.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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