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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 423.67 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 423.67 and 182.65 is: 252.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 423.67 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/423.67 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 423.67 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 77,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,383.55/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.08

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