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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 337.97 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 337.97 and 184.68 is: 276.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 337.97 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/337.97 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 337.97 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 62,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,416.76/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.85

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