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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.21, 418.37 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.21, 418.37 and 185.22 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.21 : 418.37 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.21/418.37 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.21x = 418.37 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.21x = 77,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,489.57/303.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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