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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.28, 421.17 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.28, 421.17 and 174.23 is: 240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.28 : 421.17 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.28/421.17 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.28x = 421.17 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.28x = 73,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,378.34/305.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.36

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