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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 415.79 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 415.79 and 175.28 is: 241.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 415.79 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/415.79 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 415.79 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 72,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,879.67/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.88

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