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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 422.38 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 422.38 and 175.10 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 422.38 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/422.38 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 422.38 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 73,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,958.74/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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