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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 423.59 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 423.59 and 182.64 is: 252.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 423.59 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/423.59 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 423.59 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 77,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,364.48/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.02

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