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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 307.40 and 183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 307.40 and 183.76 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 307.40 = 183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/307.40 = 183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 307.40 × 183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 56,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,487.82/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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