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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.33, 335.19 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.33, 335.19 and 178.18 is: 267.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.33 : 335.19 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.33/335.19 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.33x = 335.19 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.33x = 59,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,724.15/223.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.43

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