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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.99, 426.38 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.99, 426.38 and 176.19 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.99 : 426.38 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.99/426.38 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.99x = 426.38 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.99x = 75,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,123.01/308.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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