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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 426.44 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 426.44 and 174.42 is: 240.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 426.44 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/426.44 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 426.44 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 74,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,379.66/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.71

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