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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.33, 418.57 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.33, 418.57 and 172.31 is: 237.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.33 : 418.57 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.33/418.57 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.33x = 418.57 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.33x = 72,124.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,124.41/303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.78

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