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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.94, 310.23 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.94, 310.23 and 183.48 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.94 : 310.23 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.94/310.23 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.94x = 310.23 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.94x = 56,921.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,921.00/224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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