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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.57, 507.43 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.57, 507.43 and 184.17 is: 276.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.57 : 507.43 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.57/507.43 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.57x = 507.43 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.57x = 93,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,455.52/338.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.03

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