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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.30, 306.41 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.30, 306.41 and 175.59 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.30 : 306.41 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.30/306.41 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.30x = 306.41 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.30x = 53,802.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,802.53/222.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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