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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.08, 422.40 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.08, 422.40 and 175.14 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.08 : 422.40 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.08/422.40 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.08x = 422.40 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.08x = 73,979.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,979.14/306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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