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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.33, 438.01 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.33, 438.01 and 184.66 is: 254.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.33 : 438.01 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.33/438.01 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.33x = 438.01 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.33x = 80,883.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883.83/317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.89

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