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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.65, 333.97 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.65, 333.97 and 183.96 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.65 : 333.97 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.65/333.97 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.65x = 333.97 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.65x = 61,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,436.66/221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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