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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.22, 422.53 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.22, 422.53 and 173.44 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.22 : 422.53 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.22/422.53 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.22x = 422.53 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.22x = 73,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,283.60/306.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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