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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 333.36 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 333.36 and 181.08 is: 271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 333.36 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/333.36 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 333.36 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 60,364.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,364.83/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.88

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