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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.82, 344.73 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.82, 344.73 and 184.11 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.82 : 344.73 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.82/344.73 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.82x = 344.73 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.82x = 63,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,465.60/229.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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