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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 455.22 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 455.22 and 182.18 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 455.22 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/455.22 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 455.22 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 82,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,933.12/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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