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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 426.06 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 426.06 and 176.02 is: 242.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 426.06 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/426.06 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 426.06 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 74,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,996.41/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.84

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