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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.97, 334.43 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.97, 334.43 and 183.47 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.97 : 334.43 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.97/334.43 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.97x = 334.43 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.97x = 61,355.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355.97/223.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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