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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.88, 458.65 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.88, 458.65 and 184.38 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.88 : 458.65 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.88/458.65 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.88x = 458.65 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.88x = 84,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,565.89/305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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