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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.81, 335.76 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.81, 335.76 and 184.82 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.81 : 335.76 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.81/335.76 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.81x = 335.76 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.81x = 62,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,055.16/223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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