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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222, 306.18 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222, 306.18 and 182.58 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222 : 306.18 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222/306.18 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222x = 306.18 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222x = 55,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,902.34/222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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