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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.08 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.08 and 144.24 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.08 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.08 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.08 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 44,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,148.98/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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