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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 421.20 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 421.20 and 174.26 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 421.20 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/421.20 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 421.20 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 73,398.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,398.31/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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