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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.81, 423.36 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.81, 423.36 and 172.22 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.81 : 423.36 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.81/423.36 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.81x = 423.36 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.81x = 72,908.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,908.94/306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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