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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 424.98 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 424.98 and 175.23 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 424.98 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/424.98 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 424.98 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 74,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,469.25/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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