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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.22, 309.45 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.22, 309.45 and 171.68 is: 236.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.22 : 309.45 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.22/309.45 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.22x = 309.45 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.22x = 53,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,124.83/224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.93

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