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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.82, 422.04 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.82, 422.04 and 181.50 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.82 : 422.04 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.82/422.04 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.82x = 422.04 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.82x = 76,600.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,600.26/305.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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