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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.44, 306.89 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.44, 306.89 and 173.22 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.44 : 306.89 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.44/306.89 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.44x = 306.89 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.44x = 53,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,158.62/222.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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