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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 337.47 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 337.47 and 184.44 is: 276.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 337.47 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/337.47 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 337.47 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 62,242.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,242.97/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.05

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