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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.44, 316.75 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.44, 316.75 and 182.76 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.44 : 316.75 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.44/316.75 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.44x = 316.75 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.44x = 57,889.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,889.23/229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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