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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.32, 421.38 and 174.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.32, 421.38 and 174.31 is: 240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.32 : 421.38 = 174.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.32/421.38 = 174.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.32x = 421.38 × 174.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.32x = 73,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,450.75/305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.57

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