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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.22 and 173.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.22 and 173.18 is: 239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.22 = 173.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.22 = 173.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.22 × 173.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 73,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,120.06/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.00

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