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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 332.51 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 332.51 and 178.83 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 332.51 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/332.51 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 332.51 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 59,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,461.87/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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