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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.92, 423.48 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.92, 423.48 and 175.86 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.92 : 423.48 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.92/423.48 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.92x = 423.48 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.92x = 74,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,473.19/306.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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