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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 459.60 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 459.60 and 184.68 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 459.60 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/459.60 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 459.60 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 84,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.93/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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