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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 337.56 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 337.56 and 184.40 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 337.56 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/337.56 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 337.56 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 62,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,246.06/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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