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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.26, 424.11 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.26, 424.11 and 176.36 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.26 : 424.11 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.26/424.11 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.26x = 424.11 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.26x = 74,794.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,794.58/307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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