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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 423.02 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 423.02 and 175.57 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 423.02 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/423.02 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 423.02 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 74,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269.00/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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