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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 507.48 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 507.48 and 186 is: 279

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 507.48 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/507.48 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 507.48 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 94,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,391.28/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279

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