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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 422.91 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 422.91 and 182.15 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 422.91 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/422.91 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 422.91 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 77,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,030.94/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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