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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 458.90 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 458.90 and 184.57 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 458.90 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/458.90 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 458.90 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 84,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,699.17/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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