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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.03, 508.46 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.03, 508.46 and 184.95 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.03 : 508.46 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.03/508.46 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.03x = 508.46 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.03x = 94,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,038.75/339.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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