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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 459.34 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 459.34 and 184.48 is: 276.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 459.34 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/459.34 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 459.34 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 84,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,739.04/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.83

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