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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.84, 426.18 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.84, 426.18 and 184.46 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.84 : 426.18 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.84/426.18 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.84x = 426.18 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.84x = 78,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,613.16/308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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