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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.55, 423.02 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.55, 423.02 and 182.25 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.55 : 423.02 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.55/423.02 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.55x = 423.02 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.55x = 77,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,095.85/306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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