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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.33, 421.34 and 181.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.33, 421.34 and 181.00 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.33 : 421.34 = 181.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.33/421.34 = 181.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.33x = 421.34 × 181.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.33x = 76,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,260.43/305.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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