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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 422.81 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 422.81 and 182.02 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 422.81 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/422.81 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 422.81 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 76,959.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,959.88/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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