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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.29, 308.50 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.29, 308.50 and 171.05 is: 236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.29 : 308.50 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.29/308.50 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.29x = 308.50 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.29x = 52,766.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766.95/223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.32

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