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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.15, 425.23 and 175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.15, 425.23 and 175.33 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.15 : 425.23 = 175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.15/425.23 = 175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.15x = 425.23 × 175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.15x = 74,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,555.58/308.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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