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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 306.38 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 306.38 and 133.52 is: 184.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 306.38 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/306.38 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 306.38 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 40,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,905.66/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.23

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