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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.49 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.49 and 175.07 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.49 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.49 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.49 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 72,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736.88/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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