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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.86, 342.80 and 182.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.86, 342.80 and 182.96 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.86 : 342.80 = 182.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.86/342.80 = 182.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.86x = 342.80 × 182.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.86x = 62,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,718.69/228.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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