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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 506.99 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 506.99 and 184.05 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 506.99 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/506.99 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 506.99 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 93,310.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,310.59/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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