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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.85, 423.44 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.85, 423.44 and 175.85 is: 242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.85 : 423.44 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.85/423.44 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.85x = 423.44 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.85x = 74,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,461.92/306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.67

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