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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.86, 423.45 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.86, 423.45 and 175.85 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.86 : 423.45 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.86/423.45 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.86x = 423.45 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.86x = 74,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,463.68/306.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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