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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 424.97 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 424.97 and 177.03 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 424.97 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/424.97 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 424.97 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 75,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,230.31/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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