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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.76, 337.03 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.76, 337.03 and 183.44 is: 276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.76 : 337.03 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.76/337.03 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.76x = 337.03 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.76x = 61,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,824.78/223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.30

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