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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.58, 306.96 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.58, 306.96 and 175.34 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.58 : 306.96 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.58/306.96 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.58x = 306.96 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.58x = 53,822.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,822.37/222.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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