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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.62, 307.28 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.62, 307.28 and 128.11 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.62 : 307.28 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.62/307.28 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.62x = 307.28 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.62x = 39,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,364.44/222.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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