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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.23, 425.34 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.23, 425.34 and 182.18 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.23 : 425.34 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.23/425.34 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.23x = 425.34 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.23x = 77,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,488.44/308.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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