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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.68, 508.17 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.68, 508.17 and 184.53 is: 276.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.68 : 508.17 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.68/508.17 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.68x = 508.17 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.68x = 93,772.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,772.35/338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.87

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