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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.55, 307.08 and 128.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.55, 307.08 and 128.02 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.55 : 307.08 = 128.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.55/307.08 = 128.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.55x = 307.08 × 128.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.55x = 39,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,312.38/222.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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