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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.96, 342.05 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.96, 342.05 and 183.42 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.96 : 342.05 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.96/342.05 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.96x = 342.05 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.96x = 62,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,737.89/228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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