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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.09, 422.42 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.09, 422.42 and 175.07 is: 241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.09 : 422.42 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.09/422.42 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.09x = 422.42 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.09x = 73,953.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,953.25/306.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.61

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