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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.83, 335.31 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.83, 335.31 and 184.07 is: 276.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.83 : 335.31 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.83/335.31 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.83x = 335.31 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.83x = 61,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,720.51/222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.98

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