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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 424.02 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 424.02 and 176.30 is: 243.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 424.02 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/424.02 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 424.02 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 74,754.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.73/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.34

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