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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.20, 425.32 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.20, 425.32 and 175.44 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.20 : 425.32 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.20/425.32 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.20x = 425.32 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.20x = 74,618.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,618.14/308.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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