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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.38, 421.38 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.38, 421.38 and 174.34 is: 240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.38 : 421.38 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.38/421.38 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.38x = 421.38 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.38x = 73,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,463.39/305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.56

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