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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.39, 306.47 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.39, 306.47 and 173.19 is: 238.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.39 : 306.47 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.39/306.47 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.39x = 306.47 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.39x = 53,076.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,076.67/222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.66

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