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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 333.32 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 333.32 and 183.66 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 333.32 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/333.32 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 333.32 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 61,216.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216.63/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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