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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 461.24 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 461.24 and 185.56 is: 278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 461.24 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/461.24 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 461.24 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 85,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,587.69/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.46

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