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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.03, 306.32 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.03, 306.32 and 133.48 is: 184.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.03 : 306.32 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.03/306.32 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.03x = 306.32 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.03x = 40,887.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,887.51/222.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.15

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