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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 422.63 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 422.63 and 175.28 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 422.63 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/422.63 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 422.63 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 74,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,078.59/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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