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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 423.34 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 423.34 and 175.79 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 423.34 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/423.34 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 423.34 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 74,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,419.56/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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