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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.11, 334.18 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.11, 334.18 and 184.16 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.11 : 334.18 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.11/334.18 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.11x = 334.18 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.11x = 61,540.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,540.92/223.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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