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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.97, 423.61 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.97, 423.61 and 175.98 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.97 : 423.61 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.97/423.61 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.97x = 423.61 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.97x = 74,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546.64/306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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