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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 469.56 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 469.56 and 184.80 is: 276.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 469.56 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/469.56 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 469.56 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 86,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,774.69/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.95

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