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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.19, 306.12 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.19, 306.12 and 178.45 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.19 : 306.12 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.19/306.12 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.19x = 306.12 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.19x = 54,627.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,627.11/222.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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