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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.31 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.31 and 183.05 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.31 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.31 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.31 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 77,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,666.91/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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