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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 424.08 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 424.08 and 182.92 is: 252.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 424.08 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/424.08 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 424.08 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 77,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,572.71/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.38

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