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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.34, 460.49 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.34, 460.49 and 185.34 is: 277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.34 : 460.49 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.34/460.49 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.34x = 460.49 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.34x = 85,346.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,346.29/307.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.70

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