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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.27, 335.24 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.27, 335.24 and 182.32 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.27 : 335.24 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.27/335.24 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.27x = 335.24 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.27x = 61,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,120.96/223.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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