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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 422.72 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 422.72 and 175.33 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 422.72 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/422.72 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 422.72 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 74,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,115.06/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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