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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 421.35 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 421.35 and 181.01 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 421.35 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/421.35 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 421.35 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 76,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,266.46/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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