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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.36 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.36 and 181.62 is: 250.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.36 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.36 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.36 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 76,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,709.02/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.54

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