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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.30, 424.08 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.30, 424.08 and 174.57 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.30 : 424.08 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.30/424.08 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.30x = 424.08 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.30x = 74,031.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,031.65/307.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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