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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.84, 305.88 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.84, 305.88 and 175.12 is: 241.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.84 : 305.88 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.84/305.88 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.84x = 305.88 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.84x = 53,565.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,565.71/221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.46

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