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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 422.38 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 422.38 and 175.09 is: 241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 422.38 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/422.38 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 422.38 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 73,954.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,954.51/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.60

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