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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 422.70 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 422.70 and 182.01 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 422.70 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/422.70 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 422.70 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 76,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,935.63/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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