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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 426.21 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 426.21 and 176.08 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 426.21 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/426.21 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 426.21 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 75,047.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,047.02/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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