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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 507.60 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 507.60 and 184.32 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 507.60 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/507.60 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 507.60 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 93,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,560.83/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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