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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.93, 307.28 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.93, 307.28 and 176.22 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.93 : 307.28 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.93/307.28 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.93x = 307.28 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.93x = 54,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,146.46/222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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