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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.12, 306.72 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.12, 306.72 and 222.12 is: 306.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.12 : 306.72 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.12/306.72 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.12x = 306.72 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.12x = 68,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,128.65/222.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.72

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