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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 421.41 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 421.41 and 181.11 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 421.41 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/421.41 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 421.41 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 76,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,322.81/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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