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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 338.18 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 338.18 and 185.16 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 338.18 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/338.18 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 338.18 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 62,616.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,616.48/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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