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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.40, 422.83 and 175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.40, 422.83 and 175.40 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.40 : 422.83 = 175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.40/422.83 = 175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.40x = 422.83 × 175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.40x = 74,164.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164.38/306.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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