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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.65, 452.24 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.65, 452.24 and 182.83 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.65 : 452.24 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.65/452.24 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.65x = 452.24 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.65x = 82,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,683.04/301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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