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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.78, 310.22 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.78, 310.22 and 172.25 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.78 : 310.22 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.78/310.22 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.78x = 310.22 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.78x = 53,435.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,435.40/224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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