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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 421.32 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 421.32 and 174.28 is: 240.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 421.32 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/421.32 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 421.32 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 73,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,427.65/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.52

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