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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.98, 306.12 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.98, 306.12 and 180.50 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.98 : 306.12 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.98/306.12 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.98x = 306.12 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.98x = 55,254.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,254.66/221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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