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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.00, 422.28 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.00, 422.28 and 175 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.00 : 422.28 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.00/422.28 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.00x = 422.28 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.00x = 73,899
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,899/306.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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