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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 421.47 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 421.47 and 181.10 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 421.47 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/421.47 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 421.47 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 76,329.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,329.27/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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