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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 333 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 333 and 183.76 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 333 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/333 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 333 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 61,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,192.08/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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