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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 422.92 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 422.92 and 175.48 is: 242.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 422.92 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/422.92 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 422.92 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 74,214.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,214.00/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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