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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 424.14 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 424.14 and 176.31 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 424.14 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/424.14 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 424.14 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 74,780.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,780.12/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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