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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 417.12 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 417.12 and 171.28 is: 236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 417.12 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/417.12 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 417.12 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 71,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,444.31/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.38

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