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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.17, 335.71 and 183.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.17, 335.71 and 183.13 is: 274.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.17 : 335.71 = 183.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.17/335.71 = 183.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.17x = 335.71 × 183.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.17x = 61,478.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,478.57/224.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.25

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