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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 449.88 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 449.88 and 184.52 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 449.88 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/449.88 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 449.88 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 83,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011.86/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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