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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.01, 336.07 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.01, 336.07 and 183.97 is: 274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.01 : 336.07 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.01/336.07 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.01x = 336.07 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.01x = 61,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,825.88/225.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.77

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