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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 422.94 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 422.94 and 175.48 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 422.94 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/422.94 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 422.94 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 74,217.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,217.51/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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