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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 425.56 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 425.56 and 175.63 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 425.56 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/425.56 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 425.56 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 74,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,740.48/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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