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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 426.94 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 426.94 and 178.42 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 426.94 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/426.94 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 426.94 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 76,174.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,174.63/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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