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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.18, 306.45 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.18, 306.45 and 180.73 is: 249.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.18 : 306.45 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.18/306.45 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.18x = 306.45 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.18x = 55,384.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,384.71/222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.28

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