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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.88, 307.34 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.88, 307.34 and 176.08 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.88 : 307.34 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.88/307.34 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.88x = 307.34 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.88x = 54,116.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,116.43/222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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