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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.14, 422.48 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.14, 422.48 and 175.16 is: 241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.14 : 422.48 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.14/422.48 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.14x = 422.48 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.14x = 74,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,001.60/306.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.72

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