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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.21, 306.32 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.21, 306.32 and 175.50 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.21 : 306.32 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.21/306.32 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.21x = 306.32 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.21x = 53,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,758.28/222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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