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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 421.22 and 172.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 421.22 and 172.47 is: 238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 421.22 = 172.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/421.22 = 172.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 421.22 × 172.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 72,647.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,647.67/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.02

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