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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 422.21 and 175.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 422.21 and 175.01 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 422.21 = 175.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/422.21 = 175.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 422.21 × 175.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 73,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,890.10/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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