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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 507.94 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 507.94 and 184.80 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 507.94 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/507.94 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 507.94 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 93,865.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,865.90/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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