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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 459 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 459 and 184.34 is: 276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 459 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/459 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 459 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 84,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,613.21/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.47

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