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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.91, 508.50 and 184.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.91, 508.50 and 184.65 is: 277.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 508.50 = 184.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/508.50 = 184.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 508.50 × 184.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 93,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,894.53/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.05

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