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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 311.24 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 311.24 and 184.37 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 311.24 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/311.24 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 311.24 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 57,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,380.84/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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