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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.59, 306.95 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.59, 306.95 and 175.88 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.59 : 306.95 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.59/306.95 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.59x = 306.95 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.59x = 53,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,986.37/222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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