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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.56, 307.31 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.56, 307.31 and 175.89 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.56 : 307.31 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.56/307.31 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.56x = 307.31 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.56x = 54,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,051.88/222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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