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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.35, 422.82 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.35, 422.82 and 182.01 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.35 : 422.82 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.35/422.82 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.35x = 422.82 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.35x = 76,957.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,957.47/306.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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