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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 423.28 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 423.28 and 175.76 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 423.28 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/423.28 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 423.28 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 74,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,395.69/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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