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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.86, 305.81 and 175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.86, 305.81 and 175.15 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.86 : 305.81 = 175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.86/305.81 = 175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.86x = 305.81 × 175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.86x = 53,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,562.78/221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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