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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.58, 424.40 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.58, 424.40 and 183.35 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.58 : 424.40 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.58/424.40 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.58x = 424.40 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.58x = 77,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,810.70/307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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