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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 422.74 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 422.74 and 182.08 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 422.74 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/422.74 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 422.74 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 76,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,972.23/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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