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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.38, 306.42 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.38, 306.42 and 182.91 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.38 : 306.42 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.38/306.42 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.38x = 306.42 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.38x = 56,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,047.28/222.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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