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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 424.31 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 424.31 and 183.08 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 424.31 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/424.31 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 424.31 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 77,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,680.55/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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