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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.70, 336.33 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.70, 336.33 and 181.50 is: 271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.70 : 336.33 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.70/336.33 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.70x = 336.33 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.70x = 61,043.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,043.90/224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.67

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