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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.08, 308.06 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.08, 308.06 and 176.28 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.08 : 308.06 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.08/308.06 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.08x = 308.06 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.08x = 54,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,304.82/223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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