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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 507.33 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 507.33 and 184.41 is: 276.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 507.33 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/507.33 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 507.33 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 93,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556.73/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.43

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