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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 422.99 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 422.99 and 175.52 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 422.99 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/422.99 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 422.99 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 74,244.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,244.70/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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