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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.65, 423.23 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.65, 423.23 and 175.66 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.65 : 423.23 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.65/423.23 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.65x = 423.23 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.65x = 74,344.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,344.58/306.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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