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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 418.62 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 418.62 and 175.61 is: 242.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 418.62 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/418.62 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 418.62 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 73,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,515.56/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.35

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