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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.42, 338.17 and 184.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.42, 338.17 and 184.73 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.42 : 338.17 = 184.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.42/338.17 = 184.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.42x = 338.17 × 184.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.42x = 62,470.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470.53/224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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