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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 332.88 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 332.88 and 181.68 is: 272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 332.88 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/332.88 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 332.88 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 60,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,477.64/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.32

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