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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 507.64 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 507.64 and 184.29 is: 276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 507.64 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/507.64 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 507.64 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 93,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,552.51/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.54

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