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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.58, 423.01 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.58, 423.01 and 182.28 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.58 : 423.01 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.58/423.01 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.58x = 423.01 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.58x = 77,106.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,106.72/306.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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