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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 422.73 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 422.73 and 175.37 is: 241.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 422.73 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/422.73 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 422.73 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 74,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,132.05/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.98

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