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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.85, 426.23 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.85, 426.23 and 177.85 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.85 : 426.23 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.85/426.23 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.85x = 426.23 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.85x = 75,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,805.01/308.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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