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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.55, 424.41 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.55, 424.41 and 183.21 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.55 : 424.41 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.55/424.41 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.55x = 424.41 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.55x = 77,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,757.81/307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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