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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.25, 507.23 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.25, 507.23 and 184.13 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 507.23 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/507.23 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 507.23 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 93,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,399.28/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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