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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 422.73 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 422.73 and 175.34 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 422.73 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/422.73 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 422.73 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 74,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,119.36/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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