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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.45, 306.98 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.45, 306.98 and 129.21 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.45 : 306.98 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.45/306.98 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.45x = 306.98 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.45x = 39,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.89/222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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