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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.46 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.46 and 175.23 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.46 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.46 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.46 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 74,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,027.67/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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