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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 423.24 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 423.24 and 182.39 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 423.24 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/423.24 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 423.24 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 77,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,194.74/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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