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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 315.10 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 315.10 and 184.44 is: 254.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 315.10 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/315.10 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 315.10 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 58,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117.04/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.23

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