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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 423.10 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 423.10 and 175.56 is: 242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 423.10 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/423.10 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 423.10 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 74,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,279.44/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.30

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