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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.85, 334.50 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.85, 334.50 and 183.30 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.85 : 334.50 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.85/334.50 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.85x = 334.50 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.85x = 61,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,313.85/223.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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