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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.46, 424.31 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.46, 424.31 and 176.48 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.46 : 424.31 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.46/424.31 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.46x = 424.31 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.46x = 74,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,879.22/307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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