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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.40, 306.82 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.40, 306.82 and 129.08 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.40 : 306.82 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.40/306.82 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.40x = 306.82 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.40x = 39,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,604.33/222.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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