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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.69, 344.54 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.69, 344.54 and 183.83 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.69 : 344.54 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.69/344.54 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.69x = 344.54 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.69x = 63,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,334.15/229.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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