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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.09, 304.77 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.09, 304.77 and 174.38 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.09 : 304.77 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.09/304.77 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.09x = 304.77 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.09x = 53,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,145.79/221.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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