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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 332.60 and 181.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 332.60 and 181.33 is: 271.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 332.60 = 181.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/332.60 = 181.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 332.60 × 181.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 60,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,308.62/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.62

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