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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.24, 422.53 and 175.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.24, 422.53 and 175.24 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.24 : 422.53 = 175.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.24/422.53 = 175.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.24x = 422.53 × 175.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.24x = 74,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,044.16/306.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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