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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 419.90 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 419.90 and 173.27 is: 239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 419.90 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/419.90 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 419.90 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 72,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,753.11/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.15

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