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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.31, 459.58 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.31, 459.58 and 184.66 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.31 : 459.58 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.31/459.58 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.31x = 459.58 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.31x = 84,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866.04/306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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