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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 457.44 and 182.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 457.44 and 182.85 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 457.44 = 182.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/457.44 = 182.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 457.44 × 182.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 83,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,642.90/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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