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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.64, 507.48 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.64, 507.48 and 184.38 is: 276.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.64 : 507.48 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.64/507.48 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.64x = 507.48 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.64x = 93,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,569.16/338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.31

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