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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.82, 423.46 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.82, 423.46 and 182.48 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.82 : 423.46 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.82/423.46 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.82x = 423.46 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.82x = 77,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,272.98/306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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