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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.97, 422.21 and 174.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.97, 422.21 and 174.98 is: 241.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.97 : 422.21 = 174.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.97/422.21 = 174.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.97x = 422.21 × 174.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.97x = 73,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,875.32/305.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.45

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