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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 309.96 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 309.96 and 183.33 is: 252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 309.96 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/309.96 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 309.96 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 56,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824.97/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.66

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