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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 423.14 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 423.14 and 175.64 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 423.14 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/423.14 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 423.14 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 74,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,321.81/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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