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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.32, 306.95 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.32, 306.95 and 175.92 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.32 : 306.95 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.32/306.95 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.32x = 306.95 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.32x = 53,996.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,996.23/222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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