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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.48, 306.28 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.48, 306.28 and 183.20 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.48 : 306.28 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.48/306.28 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.48x = 306.28 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.48x = 56,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,110.50/222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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