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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223.47, 307.98 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223.47, 307.98 and 175.41 is: 241.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223.47 : 307.98 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223.47/307.98 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223.47x = 307.98 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223.47x = 54,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,022.77/223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.75

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