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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.71, 424.49 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.71, 424.49 and 183.33 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.71 : 424.49 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.71/424.49 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.71x = 424.49 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.71x = 77,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,820.84/307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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