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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.64, 423.09 and 175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.64, 423.09 and 175.62 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.64 : 423.09 = 175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.64/423.09 = 175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.64x = 423.09 × 175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.64x = 74,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,303.07/306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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