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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 417.04 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 417.04 and 171.23 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 417.04 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/417.04 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 417.04 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 71,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,409.76/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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