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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 421.24 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 421.24 and 174.23 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 421.24 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/421.24 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 421.24 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 73,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,392.01/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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