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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.28, 343.92 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.28, 343.92 and 183.52 is: 275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.28 : 343.92 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.28/343.92 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.28x = 343.92 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.28x = 63,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,116.20/229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.28

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