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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.47, 425.65 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.47, 425.65 and 175.70 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.47 : 425.65 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.47/425.65 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.47x = 425.65 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.47x = 74,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,785.97/308.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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