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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.59, 333.87 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.59, 333.87 and 183.09 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.59 : 333.87 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.59/333.87 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.59x = 333.87 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.59x = 61,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128.26/223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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