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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.11, 422.51 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.11, 422.51 and 175.19 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.11 : 422.51 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.11/422.51 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.11x = 422.51 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.11x = 74,020.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,020.15/306.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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