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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 305.52 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 305.52 and 182.34 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 305.52 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/305.52 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 305.52 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 55,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,708.52/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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