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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 422.20 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 422.20 and 174.94 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 422.20 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/422.20 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 422.20 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 73,859.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,859.67/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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