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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472.36, 708.80 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472.36, 708.80 and 184 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472.36 : 708.80 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472.36/708.80 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472.36x = 708.80 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472.36x = 130,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,419.20/472.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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