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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 422.42 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 422.42 and 175.13 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 422.42 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/422.42 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 422.42 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 73,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,978.41/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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