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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.81, 426.10 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.81, 426.10 and 175.98 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.81 : 426.10 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.81/426.10 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.81x = 426.10 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.81x = 74,982.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,982.95/308.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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