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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.24, 306.33 and 173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.24, 306.33 and 173.04 is: 238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.24 : 306.33 = 173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.24/306.33 = 173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.24x = 306.33 × 173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.24x = 53,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,006.52/222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.51

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