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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 417.28 and 171.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 417.28 and 171.36 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 417.28 = 171.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/417.28 = 171.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 417.28 × 171.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 71,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505.10/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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