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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 307.32 and 129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 307.32 and 129.46 is: 178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 307.32 = 129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/307.32 = 129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 307.32 × 129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 39,784.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,784.11/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.66

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