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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.24, 423.98 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.24, 423.98 and 176.27 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.24 : 423.98 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.24/423.98 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.24x = 423.98 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.24x = 74,734.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,734.95/307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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