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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 422.57 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 422.57 and 175.20 is: 241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 422.57 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/422.57 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 422.57 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 74,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,034.26/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.79

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