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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 424.20 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 424.20 and 176.44 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 424.20 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/424.20 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 424.20 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 74,845.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,845.85/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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