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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 342.93 and 185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 342.93 and 185.25 is: 277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 342.93 = 185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/342.93 = 185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 342.93 × 185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 63,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,527.78/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.83

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