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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 422.07 and 181.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 422.07 and 181.45 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 422.07 = 181.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/422.07 = 181.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 422.07 × 181.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 76,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,585.74/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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