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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333 and 183.74 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 61,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185.42/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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