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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 414.52 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 414.52 and 182.33 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 414.52 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/414.52 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 414.52 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 75,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,577.36/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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