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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.08, 305.78 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.08, 305.78 and 172.32 is: 237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.08 : 305.78 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.08/305.78 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.08x = 305.78 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.08x = 52,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692.01/222.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.27

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