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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.04, 422.34 and 175.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.04, 422.34 and 175.06 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.04 : 422.34 = 175.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.04/422.34 = 175.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.04x = 422.34 × 175.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.04x = 73,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,934.84/306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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