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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.31 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.31 and 183.33 is: 252.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.31 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.31 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.31 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 56,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,338.23/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.92

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