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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.23, 332.74 and 183.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.23, 332.74 and 183.83 is: 275.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.23 : 332.74 = 183.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.23/332.74 = 183.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.23x = 332.74 × 183.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.23x = 61,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,166.16/222.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.23

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