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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 424.37 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 424.37 and 176.39 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 424.37 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/424.37 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 424.37 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 74,851.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,851.62/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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