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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.17, 306.26 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.17, 306.26 and 175.34 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.17 : 306.26 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.17/306.26 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.17x = 306.26 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.17x = 53,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,699.63/222.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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