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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.06, 455.94 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.06, 455.94 and 182.38 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.06 : 455.94 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.06/455.94 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.06x = 455.94 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.06x = 83,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,154.34/304.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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