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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.07, 305.43 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.07, 305.43 and 178.31 is: 245.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.07 : 305.43 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.07/305.43 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.07x = 305.43 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.07x = 54,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,461.22/222.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.24

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