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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.22, 305.37 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.22, 305.37 and 172.31 is: 237.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.22 : 305.37 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.22/305.37 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.22x = 305.37 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.22x = 52,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,616.78/221.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.85

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