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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.21, 422.57 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.21, 422.57 and 175.30 is: 241.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.21 : 422.57 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.21/422.57 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.21x = 422.57 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.21x = 74,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,075.90/306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.91

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