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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.32, 417.22 and 171.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.32, 417.22 and 171.30 is: 236.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.32 : 417.22 = 171.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.32/417.22 = 171.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.32x = 417.22 × 171.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.32x = 71,470.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,470.92/302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.41

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