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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 422.65 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 422.65 and 175.37 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 422.65 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/422.65 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 422.65 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 74,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118.24/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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