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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 306.88 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 306.88 and 130.38 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 306.88 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/306.88 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 306.88 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 40,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,009.48/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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