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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.85, 305.65 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.85, 305.65 and 175.20 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.85 : 305.65 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.85/305.65 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.85x = 305.65 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.85x = 53,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,551.04/221.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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