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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 422.88 and 168.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 422.88 and 168.45 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 422.88 = 168.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/422.88 = 168.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 422.88 × 168.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 71,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234.14/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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