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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.12, 334.68 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.12, 334.68 and 184.24 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.12 : 334.68 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.12/334.68 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.12x = 334.68 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.12x = 61,662.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,662.21/223.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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