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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.04, 306.28 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.04, 306.28 and 178.30 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.04 : 306.28 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.04/306.28 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.04x = 306.28 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.04x = 54,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,609.72/222.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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