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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 426.88 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 426.88 and 178.31 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 426.88 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/426.88 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 426.88 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 76,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,118.26/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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