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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.23, 308.12 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.23, 308.12 and 182.69 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.23 : 308.12 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.23/308.12 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.23x = 308.12 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.23x = 56,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,290.44/224.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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