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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.79, 342.48 and 185.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.79, 342.48 and 185.05 is: 277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.79 : 342.48 = 185.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.79/342.48 = 185.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.79x = 342.48 × 185.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.79x = 63,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,375.92/228.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.00

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