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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.36, 418.66 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.36, 418.66 and 185.34 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.36 : 418.66 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.36/418.66 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.36x = 418.66 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.36x = 77,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,594.44/303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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