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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 425.40 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 425.40 and 177.31 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 425.40 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/425.40 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 425.40 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 75,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,426.61/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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