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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.24, 334.90 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.24, 334.90 and 183.02 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.24 : 334.90 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.24/334.90 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.24x = 334.90 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.24x = 61,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,293.40/223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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