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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 422.21 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 422.21 and 174.96 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 422.21 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/422.21 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 422.21 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 73,870.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,870.30/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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