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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.89, 422.24 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.89, 422.24 and 181.59 is: 250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.89 : 422.24 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.89/422.24 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.89x = 422.24 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.89x = 76,674.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,674.56/305.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.66

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