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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.42, 424.22 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.42, 424.22 and 183.05 is: 252.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.42 : 424.22 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.42/424.22 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.42x = 424.22 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.42x = 77,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,653.51/307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.60

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