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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 343.03 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 343.03 and 183.30 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 343.03 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/343.03 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 343.03 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 62,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,877.40/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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