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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 343.17 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 343.17 and 183.41 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 343.17 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/343.17 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 343.17 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 62,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,940.81/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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