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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.28 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.28 and 176.46 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.28 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.28 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.28 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 74,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,868.45/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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