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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.29, 424.05 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.29, 424.05 and 176.28 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.29 : 424.05 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.29/424.05 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.29x = 424.05 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.29x = 74,751.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,751.53/307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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