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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 426.80 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 426.80 and 171.28 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 426.80 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/426.80 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 426.80 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 73,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,102.30/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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