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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 423.23 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 423.23 and 182.34 is: 251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 423.23 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/423.23 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 423.23 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 77,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,171.76/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.62

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