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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.60, 423.07 and 182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.60, 423.07 and 182.21 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.60 : 423.07 = 182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.60/423.07 = 182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.60x = 423.07 × 182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.60x = 77,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,087.58/306.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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