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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 421.28 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 421.28 and 174.25 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 421.28 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/421.28 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 421.28 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 73,408.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,408.04/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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