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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 422.82 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 422.82 and 175.42 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 422.82 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/422.82 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 422.82 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 74,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,171.08/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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