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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 424.26 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 424.26 and 176.39 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 424.26 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/424.26 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 424.26 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 74,835.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,835.22/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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