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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.76, 343.10 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.76, 343.10 and 183.20 is: 274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.76 : 343.10 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.76/343.10 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.76x = 343.10 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.76x = 62,854.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,854.66/228.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.77

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