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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.94, 422.28 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.94, 422.28 and 181.62 is: 250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.94 : 422.28 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.94/422.28 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.94x = 422.28 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.94x = 76,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,694.49/305.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.68

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