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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.98, 333.99 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.98, 333.99 and 184.03 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.98 : 333.99 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.98/333.99 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.98x = 333.99 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.98x = 61,463.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,463.34/222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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