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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 336.39 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 336.39 and 184.62 is: 275.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 336.39 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/336.39 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 336.39 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 62,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,104.32/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.65

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