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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.32, 422.78 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.32, 422.78 and 175.36 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.32 : 422.78 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.32/422.78 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.32x = 422.78 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.32x = 74,138.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,138.70/306.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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