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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.57 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.57 and 130.88 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.57 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.57 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.57 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 40,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,253.22/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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