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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.86, 308.70 and 182.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.86, 308.70 and 182.42 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.86 : 308.70 = 182.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.86/308.70 = 182.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.86x = 308.70 × 182.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.86x = 56,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,311.51/223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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