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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.18, 334.27 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.18, 334.27 and 184.22 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.18 : 334.27 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.18/334.27 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.18x = 334.27 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.18x = 61,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577.55/223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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