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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.20, 308.25 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.20, 308.25 and 182.16 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.20 : 308.25 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.20/308.25 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.20x = 308.25 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.20x = 56,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,150.82/223.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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