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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.78, 423.41 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.78, 423.41 and 182.45 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.78 : 423.41 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.78/423.41 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.78x = 423.41 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.78x = 77,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,248.81/306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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