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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 427.22 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 427.22 and 185.31 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 427.22 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/427.22 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 427.22 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 79,165.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,165.08/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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