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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 423.08 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 423.08 and 182.36 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 423.08 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/423.08 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 423.08 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 77,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,152.87/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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