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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 426.35 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 426.35 and 177.83 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 426.35 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/426.35 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 426.35 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 75,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,814.80/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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