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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.66, 343.17 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.66, 343.17 and 186.18 is: 279.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.66 : 343.17 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.66/343.17 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.66x = 343.17 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.66x = 63,891.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,891.39/228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.42

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