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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 417.32 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 417.32 and 171.38 is: 236.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 417.32 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/417.32 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 417.32 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 71,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,518.00/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.52

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