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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.28 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.28 and 182.38 is: 251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.28 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.28 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.28 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 77,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,197.81/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.69

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