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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.63, 423.15 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.63, 423.15 and 175.65 is: 242.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.63 : 423.15 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.63/423.15 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.63x = 423.15 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.63x = 74,326.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,326.30/306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.40

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