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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 508.05 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 508.05 and 184.32 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 508.05 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/508.05 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 508.05 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 93,643.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,643.78/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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