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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.55, 308.35 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.55, 308.35 and 182.11 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.55 : 308.35 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.55/308.35 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.55x = 308.35 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.55x = 56,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,151.62/223.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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