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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.22, 450 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.22, 450 and 184.34 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.22 : 450 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.22/450 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.22x = 450 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.22x = 82,953
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,953/300.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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