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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 335.64 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 335.64 and 178.20 is: 266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 335.64 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/335.64 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 335.64 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 59,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,811.72/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.76

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