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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 334.20 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 334.20 and 182.01 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 334.20 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/334.20 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 334.20 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 60,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,827.74/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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