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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 336.97 and 181.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 336.97 and 181.35 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 336.97 = 181.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/336.97 = 181.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 336.97 × 181.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 61,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,109.51/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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