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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 422.68 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 422.68 and 175.30 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 422.68 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/422.68 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 422.68 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 74,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,095.80/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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