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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.47, 305.36 and 172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.47, 305.36 and 172.24 is: 237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.47 : 305.36 = 172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.47/305.36 = 172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.47x = 305.36 × 172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.47x = 52,594.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,594.35/221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.48

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