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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.49, 306.78 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.49, 306.78 and 180.92 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.49 : 306.78 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.49/306.78 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.49x = 306.78 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.49x = 55,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,502.64/222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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