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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 422.84 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 422.84 and 175.46 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 422.84 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/422.84 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 422.84 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 74,188.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,188.51/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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