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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.83, 345.49 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.83, 345.49 and 184.67 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.83 : 345.49 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.83/345.49 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.83x = 345.49 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.83x = 63,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,802.04/229.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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