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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.24 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.24 and 182.38 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.24 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.24 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.24 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 77,190.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,190.51/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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