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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 458.26 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 458.26 and 184.48 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 458.26 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/458.26 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 458.26 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 84,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,538.20/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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