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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 423.23 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 423.23 and 182.35 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 423.23 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/423.23 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 423.23 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 77,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174.02/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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