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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.33, 449.78 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.33, 449.78 and 184.37 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.33 : 449.78 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.33/449.78 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.33x = 449.78 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.33x = 82,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,922.77/300.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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