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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.48, 335.92 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.48, 335.92 and 183.84 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.48 : 335.92 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.48/335.92 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.48x = 335.92 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.48x = 61,755.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,755.53/224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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