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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.52, 334.72 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.52, 334.72 and 183.20 is: 274.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.52 : 334.72 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.52/334.72 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.52x = 334.72 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.52x = 61,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,320.70/223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.34

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