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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 417.13 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 417.13 and 171.31 is: 236.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 417.13 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/417.13 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 417.13 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 71,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,458.11/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.40

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