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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.23, 422.56 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.23, 422.56 and 175.21 is: 241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.23 : 422.56 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.23/422.56 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.23x = 422.56 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.23x = 74,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,036.74/306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.77

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