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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.01, 306.39 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.01, 306.39 and 173.41 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.01 : 306.39 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.01/306.39 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.01x = 306.39 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.01x = 53,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,131.09/222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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