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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 419.26 and 172.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 419.26 and 172.82 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 419.26 = 172.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/419.26 = 172.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 419.26 × 172.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 72,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,456.51/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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