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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.98, 335.22 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.98, 335.22 and 182.94 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.98 : 335.22 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.98/335.22 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.98x = 335.22 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.98x = 61,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,325.15/223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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