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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 305.72 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 305.72 and 180.94 is: 248.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 305.72 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/305.72 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 305.72 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 55,316.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,316.98/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.63

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