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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 508.31 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 508.31 and 184.70 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 508.31 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/508.31 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 508.31 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 93,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,884.86/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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