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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.56, 424.38 and 183.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.56, 424.38 and 183.24 is: 252.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.56 : 424.38 = 183.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.56/424.38 = 183.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.56x = 424.38 × 183.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.56x = 77,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,763.39/307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.84

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