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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 307.15 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 307.15 and 129.33 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 307.15 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/307.15 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 307.15 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 39,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,723.71/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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