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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 456.20 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 456.20 and 183.20 is: 274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 456.20 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/456.20 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 456.20 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 83,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,572.64/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.77

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