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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.75, 307.36 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.75, 307.36 and 128.23 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.75 : 307.36 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.75/307.36 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.75x = 307.36 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.75x = 39,412.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,412.77/222.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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