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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.88, 423.56 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.88, 423.56 and 175.96 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.88 : 423.56 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.88/423.56 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.88x = 423.56 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.88x = 74,529.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,529.62/306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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