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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 424.12 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 424.12 and 176.32 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 424.12 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/424.12 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 424.12 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 74,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,780.84/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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