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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.94, 316.06 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.94, 316.06 and 182.26 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.94 : 316.06 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.94/316.06 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.94x = 316.06 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.94x = 57,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,605.10/228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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