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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.62, 336.45 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.62, 336.45 and 183.60 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.62 : 336.45 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.62/336.45 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.62x = 336.45 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.62x = 61,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,772.22/224.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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