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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 426.80 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 426.80 and 176.48 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 426.80 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/426.80 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 426.80 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 75,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,321.66/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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