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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 334.21 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 334.21 and 184.32 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 334.21 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/334.21 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 334.21 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 61,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,600.56/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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