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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.79, 423.22 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.79, 423.22 and 175.72 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.79 : 423.22 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.79/423.22 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.79x = 423.22 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.79x = 74,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,368.22/306.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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