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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.33, 424.17 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.33, 424.17 and 182.99 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.33 : 424.17 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.33/424.17 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.33x = 424.17 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.33x = 77,619.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,619.93/307.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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