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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 422.04 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 422.04 and 181.46 is: 250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 422.04 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/422.04 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 422.04 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 76,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,583.38/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.37

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