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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.02, 334.13 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.02, 334.13 and 184.28 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.02 : 334.13 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.02/334.13 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.02x = 334.13 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.02x = 61,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,570.88/223.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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