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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.80, 342.38 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.80, 342.38 and 183.44 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.80 : 342.38 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.80/342.38 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.80x = 342.38 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.80x = 62,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,806.19/228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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