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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.68, 335.02 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.68, 335.02 and 184.72 is: 276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.68 : 335.02 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.68/335.02 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.68x = 335.02 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.68x = 61,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884.89/223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.67

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