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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.43, 457.46 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.43, 457.46 and 183.44 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.43 : 457.46 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.43/457.46 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.43x = 457.46 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.43x = 83,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,913.26/305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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