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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 422.16 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 422.16 and 174.92 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 422.16 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/422.16 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 422.16 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 73,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,844.23/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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