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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.22, 419.78 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.22, 419.78 and 173.20 is: 238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.22 : 419.78 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.22/419.78 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.22x = 419.78 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.22x = 72,705.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,705.90/304.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.99

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