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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.34, 422.75 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.34, 422.75 and 175.39 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.34 : 422.75 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.34/422.75 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.34x = 422.75 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.34x = 74,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,145.50/306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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