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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.15, 422.41 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.15, 422.41 and 181.85 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.15 : 422.41 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.15/422.41 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.15x = 422.41 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.15x = 76,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,815.26/306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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