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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.95, 423.59 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.95, 423.59 and 175.95 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.95 : 423.59 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.95/423.59 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.95x = 423.59 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.95x = 74,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,530.66/306.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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