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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 452.23 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 452.23 and 184.62 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 452.23 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/452.23 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 452.23 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 83,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,490.70/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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