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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.22, 418.50 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.22, 418.50 and 172.22 is: 237.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.22 : 418.50 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.22/418.50 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.22x = 418.50 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.22x = 72,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,074.07/303.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.70

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