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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.66, 332.61 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.66, 332.61 and 181.62 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.66 : 332.61 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.66/332.61 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.66x = 332.61 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.66x = 60,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,408.63/222.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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