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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 459.63 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 459.63 and 184.62 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 459.63 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/459.63 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 459.63 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 84,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.89/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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