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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.48, 424.14 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.48, 424.14 and 176.47 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.48 : 424.14 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.48/424.14 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.48x = 424.14 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.48x = 74,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,847.99/307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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