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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.28 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.28 and 168 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.28 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.28 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.28 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 70,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,943.04/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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