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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.23, 449.35 and 184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.23, 449.35 and 184.35 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.23 : 449.35 = 184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.23/449.35 = 184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.23x = 449.35 × 184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.23x = 82,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837.67/299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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