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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 422.98 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 422.98 and 175.56 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 422.98 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/422.98 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 422.98 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 74,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,258.37/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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