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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.82, 423.37 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.82, 423.37 and 182.49 is: 251.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.82 : 423.37 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.82/423.37 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.82x = 423.37 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.82x = 77,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,260.79/306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.81

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