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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.44, 336 and 185.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.44, 336 and 185.74 is: 278.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.44 : 336 = 185.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.44/336 = 185.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.44x = 336 × 185.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.44x = 62,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,408.64/224.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.06

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