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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424.32 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424.32 and 183.18 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424.32 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424.32 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424.32 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 77,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,726.94/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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