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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 426.32 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 426.32 and 177.88 is: 245.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 426.32 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/426.32 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 426.32 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 75,833.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,833.80/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.51

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