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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.64, 333.42 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.64, 333.42 and 181.48 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.64 : 333.42 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.64/333.42 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.64x = 333.42 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.64x = 60,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,509.06/222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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