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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 338.24 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 338.24 and 184.33 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 338.24 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/338.24 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 338.24 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 62,346.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346.86/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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