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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.42, 422.91 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.42, 422.91 and 175.47 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.42 : 422.91 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.42/422.91 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.42x = 422.91 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.42x = 74,208.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,208.02/306.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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