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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.37, 421.30 and 174.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.37, 421.30 and 174.30 is: 240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.37 : 421.30 = 174.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.37/421.30 = 174.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.37x = 421.30 × 174.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.37x = 73,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,433.60/305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.47

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