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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.70 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.70 and 175.36 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.70 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.70 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.70 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 75,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,001.47/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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