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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 336.50 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 336.50 and 182.16 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 336.50 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/336.50 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 336.50 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 61,296.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,296.84/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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