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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.33, 306.78 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.33, 306.78 and 129.08 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.33 : 306.78 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.33/306.78 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.33x = 306.78 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.33x = 39,598.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,598.07/222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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