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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 422.22 and 173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 422.22 and 173.19 is: 238.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 422.22 = 173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/422.22 = 173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 422.22 × 173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 73,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,124.28/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.98

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