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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.88, 415.32 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.88, 415.32 and 176.62 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.88 : 415.32 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.88/415.32 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.88x = 415.32 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.88x = 73,353.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,353.82/300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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