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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.48 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.48 and 134.72 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.48 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.48 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.48 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 41,288.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,288.99/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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