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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.33, 425.50 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.33, 425.50 and 175.57 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.33 : 425.50 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.33/425.50 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.33x = 425.50 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.33x = 74,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,704.52/308.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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