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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.99, 334.25 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.99, 334.25 and 179.46 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.99 : 334.25 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.99/334.25 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.99x = 334.25 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.99x = 59,984.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,984.51/222.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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