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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.68, 449.52 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.68, 449.52 and 184.24 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.68 : 449.52 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.68/449.52 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.68x = 449.52 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.68x = 82,819.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,819.56/299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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