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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.96, 306.05 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.96, 306.05 and 180.45 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.96 : 306.05 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.96/306.05 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.96x = 306.05 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.96x = 55,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,225.82/221.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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