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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.68, 307.83 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.68, 307.83 and 176.38 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.68 : 307.83 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.68/307.83 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.68x = 307.83 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.68x = 54,294.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,294.95/222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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