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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.21, 423.95 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.21, 423.95 and 176.30 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.21 : 423.95 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.21/423.95 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.21x = 423.95 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.21x = 74,742.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,742.39/307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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