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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.33 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.33 and 184.45 is: 276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.33 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.33 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.33 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 85,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,642.42/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.63

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