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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.31, 422.71 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.31, 422.71 and 175.32 is: 241.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.31 : 422.71 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.31/422.71 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.31x = 422.71 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.31x = 74,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,108.62/306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.94

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