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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 418.44 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 418.44 and 172.26 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 418.44 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/418.44 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 418.44 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 72,080.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080.47/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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