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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.47, 306.74 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.47, 306.74 and 180.95 is: 249.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.47 : 306.74 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.47/306.74 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.47x = 306.74 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.47x = 55,503.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,503.70/222.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.49

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