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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 458.84 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 458.84 and 184.28 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 458.84 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/458.84 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 458.84 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 84,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,554.11/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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