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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.48, 334.95 and 187.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.48, 334.95 and 187.48 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.48 : 334.95 = 187.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.48/334.95 = 187.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.48x = 334.95 × 187.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.48x = 62,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,796.43/223.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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