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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.10, 306.22 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.10, 306.22 and 182.62 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.10 : 306.22 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.10/306.22 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.10x = 306.22 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.10x = 55,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,921.90/222.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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