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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 425.30 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 425.30 and 175.41 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 425.30 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/425.30 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 425.30 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 74,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,601.87/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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