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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.00, 419.50 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.00, 419.50 and 171.23 is: 236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.00 : 419.50 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.00/419.50 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.00x = 419.50 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.00x = 71,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,830.50/304.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.28

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