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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.85, 307.03 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.85, 307.03 and 176.20 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.85 : 307.03 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.85/307.03 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.85x = 307.03 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.85x = 54,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,098.69/222.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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