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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.26, 422.58 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.26, 422.58 and 175.27 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.26 : 422.58 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.26/422.58 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.26x = 422.58 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.26x = 74,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,065.60/306.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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