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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.84, 423.50 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.84, 423.50 and 175.92 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.84 : 423.50 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.84/423.50 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.84x = 423.50 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.84x = 74,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,502.12/306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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