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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.74, 423.12 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.74, 423.12 and 182.32 is: 251.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.74 : 423.12 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.74/423.12 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.74x = 423.12 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.74x = 77,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,141.50/306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.49

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