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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 423.08 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 423.08 and 182.26 is: 251.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 423.08 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/423.08 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 423.08 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 77,110.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,110.56/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.53

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