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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.41, 307.11 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.41, 307.11 and 178.94 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.41 : 307.11 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.41/307.11 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.41x = 307.11 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.41x = 54,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,952.73/222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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