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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.06, 306.48 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.06, 306.48 and 128.79 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.06 : 306.48 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.06/306.48 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.06x = 306.48 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.06x = 39,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471.56/222.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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