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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 458.80 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 458.80 and 184.72 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 458.80 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/458.80 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 458.80 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 84,749.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,749.54/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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