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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.13, 425.20 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.13, 425.20 and 175.34 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.13 : 425.20 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.13/425.20 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.13x = 425.20 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.13x = 74,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,551.57/308.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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