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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.24, 304.54 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.24, 304.54 and 184.49 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.24 : 304.54 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.24/304.54 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.24x = 304.54 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.24x = 56,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.58/221.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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