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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 424.02 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 424.02 and 174.54 is: 240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 424.02 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/424.02 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 424.02 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 74,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,007.33/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.81

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