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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.81 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.81 and 129.03 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.81 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.81 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.81 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 39,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,587.69/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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