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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.33, 341.82 and 182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.33, 341.82 and 182.57 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.33 : 341.82 = 182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.33/341.82 = 182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.33x = 341.82 × 182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.33x = 62,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,404.37/228.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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