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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.16, 457.32 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.16, 457.32 and 183.36 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.16 : 457.32 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.16/457.32 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.16x = 457.32 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.16x = 83,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,854.20/305.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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