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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.92, 306.32 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.92, 306.32 and 180.72 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.92 : 306.32 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.92/306.32 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.92x = 306.32 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.92x = 55,358.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,358.15/221.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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