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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 424.12 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 424.12 and 174.58 is: 240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 424.12 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/424.12 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 424.12 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 74,042.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,042.89/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.93

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