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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.26, 335.24 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.26, 335.24 and 182.30 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.26 : 335.24 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.26/335.24 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.26x = 335.24 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.26x = 61,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,114.25/223.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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