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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306, 422.24 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306, 422.24 and 181.64 is: 250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306 : 422.24 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306/422.24 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306x = 422.24 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306x = 76,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,695.67/306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.64

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