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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 421.35 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 421.35 and 174.33 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 421.35 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/421.35 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 421.35 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 73,453.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,453.95/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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