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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 423.88 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 423.88 and 182.88 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 423.88 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/423.88 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 423.88 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 77,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,520.94/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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