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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 423.66 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 423.66 and 182.79 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 423.66 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/423.66 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 423.66 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 77,441.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,441.50/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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