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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.55, 459.15 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.55, 459.15 and 184.38 is: 276.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.55 : 459.15 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.55/459.15 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.55x = 459.15 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.55x = 84,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,658.08/306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.16

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