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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 338.22 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 338.22 and 184.48 is: 276.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 338.22 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/338.22 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 338.22 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 62,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,393.86/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.71

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