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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.02, 507.63 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.02, 507.63 and 184.22 is: 275.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.02 : 507.63 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.02/507.63 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.02x = 507.63 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.02x = 93,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,515.60/339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.84

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