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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 421.31 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 421.31 and 174.31 is: 240.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 421.31 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/421.31 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 421.31 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 73,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,438.55/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.55

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